New Anthropology Hire Takes Interdisciplinary Approach to Human Origins – One Tooth at a Time
By Richard LeComte
Hugo Reyes-Centeno has sunk his teeth into a fascinating, multidisciplinary approach to the study of human evolution at the University of Kentucky. That approach involves (yes) teeth.
A&S Students Take Prizes in 5-Minute Fast Track Competition Winners
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2020) — Ten University of Kentucky undergraduate student finalists recently competed in the final round of the third 5-Minute Fast Track Research Oral Competition.
'It’s Essential We Look Out for Each Other': A&S Professor Discusses Seasonal Depression Amid COVID-19
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2020) — Tis the season to be merry and bright, but you may be feeling less than joyful during the "most wonderful time of the year."
Do you experience stress, anxiety or even depression during the winter months?
If so, you're not alone.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Awards UK Statistician’s Open Software to Advance Biomedical Research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 14, 2020) — The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has funded a University of Kentucky open source software project aimed at advancing scientific and biomedical research.
English Department Hires Post-Colonial Literature Scholar for Two-Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship
By Richard LeComte
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The College of Arts & Sciences has grabbed an opportunity to bring a scholar of post-colonial literature onto the faculty to expand the range of offerings to University of Kentucky students who want to find new ways of looking at fiction.
Holler Back! Season 2 Episode 6: Appals to Appals with Willa Johnson
Holler Back! is once again interviewing talented folks that dedicated their lives to bettering our Appalachian Region. Willa is the Director of the Appalachia Media Institute and she gives us an inside look as to what the program is all about, other programs Appalshop offers, and her thoughts on Hillbilly Elegy. You don't want to miss this one!
Holler Back! Season 2 Episode 5: Appalachian Health in 2020
Stacie and Billy bring on Robinson Scholar and esteemed Physician's Assistant student Dakota Halbert! Dakota has considerable expertise in the field of Public Health. In this episode, we talk about health in Appalachia, COVID-19, and the coal industry!
Holler Back! Season 2 Episode 4: Appalachian Artisan Center and More
Billy and Stacie interview Appalachian superstar Christy Boyd of the Knott County Artisan Center! Christy has devoted much of her life to service in Appalachia and spreading knowledge of our region. Christy gives our listeners a look into everything that the Artisan Center offers from their Culture of Recovery program, blacksmithing workshops, and their instrument-building programs! Help us spread the news about everything that the Knott County Artisan Center gives back to Appalachia!